eschew (third-person singular simple present eschews, present participle eschewing, simple past and past participle eschewed) (transitive, formal) To avoid; to shun, to shy away from. The verb eschew is not normally applied to the avoidance or shunning of a person or physical object, but rather, only to the avoidance or shunning of an idea, concept, or other intangible.
5 graduate degrees that don't pay off. 5 graduate degrees that don't pay off. In today's tough job market, many recent college graduates are enrolling in graduate programs to enhance their credentials and gain an edge with hiring managers. In some cases, the tactic may lead to lucrative job opportunities.
Graduate degrees do not focus on training a student for a specific career, although the expertise that is gained should ultimately be applicable to a field of work. In professional school, the student focuses more directly on preparing for a specific career.